Fastener News Desk

APRIL 3, 2023

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous 10 months, the March composite index reading reflects companies continuing to slow outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. .” Fiore continues, “The U.S.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Apparel Lead Time 52

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Employment Index contracted for the third month in a row after expanding for eight straight months ( September 2021 through April), but panelists again indicated month-over-month improvement in hiring ability in July. Consumption (measured by the Production and Employment indexes) was mixed during the period, with a combined positive 1.2-percentage

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Electronics Beverage Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 8, 2023

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous seven months, the December composite index reading reflects companies’ slowing their output. “Overall, supply chain conditions have stabilized tremendously since the fourth quarter of 2021. ” [Miscellaneous Manufacturing].

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Manufacturing Beverage Electronics Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

More importantly, the share of sector GDP registering a composite PMI ® calculation at or below 45 percent — a good barometer of overall manufacturing weakness — was 6 percent in September, compared to 15 percent in August and 25 percent in July, a clear positive,” says Fiore.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Apparel 52